How to Compost Agro Waste by Microbial Enzymes
The term "composting" refers to the natural process by which microbial enzymes break down organic matter. In order to compost effectively, microbial enzymes need oxygen, moisture and a variety of organic material. Agro waste and other plant material like kitchen waste provide an ideal combination of materials to support compost by microbial enzymes. And by continually turning the compost pile, the composter can provide adequate levels of moisture and oxygen. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Fill your compost bin with agro waste, including most plant material (do not include diseased or infested plants or mature weed seed) and dirt or potting soil. A compost pile also needs moist plant material from kitchen waste (cooked vegetables, coffee grounds, teabags, etc.). Agro and kitchen waste should be present in equal amounts and layered so there is no concentration of any one type of material.
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Cut material to be composted into small pieces or shred it. The smaller the pieces, the more surface area the microbial enzymes have to work with, which speeds composting time.
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Add a compost starter to new compost piles. This is not an essential step, but it will give your compost pile a booster supply of microbial enzymes, which will jump-start your compost pile.
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Monitor the moisture level of your compost pile. It should be just about as moist as a wrung-out sponge. If it is too dry, it will take longer to compost; if it is too wet, the compost pile will stink and attract pests. Turn the compost pile frequently and add dry material to dry it out; dampen piles that are too dry.
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Turn the compost pile once every two weeks or whenever you add more material. Simply turn the material so that the bottom material is on top and the top material is on the bottom.
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